If your unwanted item was purchased with University funds, regardless of condition, it must be transferred to Surplus. Hazardous materials should not be sent to Surplus.
What is acceptable
If you are able to, please separate clean wood, metal and concrete before recycling.
- Asphalt roofing that does not contain asbestos
- Broken furniture: wood, metal, plastic, fabric, combined materials
- Carpet
- Concrete and rubble: concrete (with rebar/steel ok), bricks, asphalt
- Dirt
- Drywall
- Fiberglass
- Mattresses
- Models and artwork made of dowels, cardboard, metal, combined materials
- Plastic gutters
- Porcelain: sinks, tubs and toilets
- Scrap metal: rebar, steel, wire, brass, copper, aluminum, etc.
- Windows, window glass, window frames
- Wood waste (nails ok): lumber, plywood, MDF, sticks, pallets, painted wood
What is not acceptable
- Items coated in lead paint or contain lead or asbestos cannot be disposed of as construction and demolition waste. For these items, please review the EH&S asbestos and other regulated building materials page or contact UW Facilities Regulated Materials at asbestos@uw.edu.
- Trash, bagged or loose
- Other recyclable items; review the procedures for particular items
- University property
Where to dispose
Contact UW Recycling at recycle@uw.edu for assistance.